Nara - Kofukuji Temple

Approx. Time: 2 hours
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate

Kofukuji Temple was founded in 710 as the tutelary temple of the powerful Fujiwara family. Of the 175 buildings at the height of its prosperity, only six remain. However, four of them are designated National Treasures and the Five-storied Pagoda reflected in nearby Sarusawanoike Pond is one of the most scenic sights of Nara.

Courtesy of Japan Tourism Board.

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